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Saint-Fabien-de-Panet, Quebec
Grant of Arms
April 25, 1995
Vol. III, p. 5
Arms of the Municipalité de Saint-Fabien-de-PanetBlazonPer chevron Or and Vert three bells counterchanged; SymbolismThe three bells in the shield have a long history for Saint-Fabien-de-Panet and specifically in connection with the municipality’s parish. The bells were blessed and received the following designations: Jeanne D’Arc, Louis Nazaire Fabien and Eugéne Gustave, the latter two being named after the priests who served at the church. The green and yellow colours recall the abundant vegetation characteristic of Saint-Fabien-de-Panet, which is located at the summit of a small mountain in Quebec and is visible from several kilometers away. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a mural crown Vert masoned Or a dove wings elevated and addorsed also Or holding in its beak a heart Gules; SymbolismThe dove in flight symbolizes the election of Saint Fabian (236-250 C.E.) as Pope. The legend tells the story of a dove landing on the head of Saint Fabian which lead to his selection. This was seen as a direct sign from God. The heart held in the dove’s beak recalls the meaning behind the motto. The dove stands in a mural coronet, establishing that this coat of arms belongs to a municipality. |
MottoBlazonBIEN HAUT DANS MON COEUR; SymbolismMeaning “High in my heart”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 14, 1995 in Volume 129, page 3592 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Auguste Vachon, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Létourneau CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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